They are very satisfied with their experience at the university, this year's National Student Survey shows.

Figures published by the Government's university funding agency, the Higher Education Funding Council for England show how happy students nationally are with their higher education experience.

The National Student Survey is an annual review of student satisfaction, which gathers feedback from final year undergraduates on courses at every university in the country, to help inform the choices of future university applicants.

Huddersfield which performed excellently in last year's - the first - survey, repeated that performance this year with about 80% of its scores once again at or above the national average.

Four subject areas stood out - history, media, performing arts and social work - with scores above the national average in all areas of assessment.

The university's learning resources (computing and library support for students, and the quality of the estate) continue to be rated very highly. They met or exceeded the national average in every case.

"We are delighted that the second of these annual surveys confirms the excellence of higher education in Huddersfield," said the university's pro vice-chancellor, Prof Mike Page.

"We regularly receive feedback from students and graduates which tells us that they find Huddersfield an excellent place to live and study, with high standards of teaching.

"Our performance in the National Student Survey confirms this."

Computing student Christopher Mann is not surprised by the results of the National Student Survey.

Chris, who achieved a first class honours degree in e-commerce and multimedia has now returned to the university to study for an MSc in e-business.

"I chose to study at Huddersfield following a course open day. I was very impressed with the university's facilities.

"The tutors were very helpful, explaining the full details of the course. Since attending this open day I have never looked back. The course is more than I had hoped for.

"The course has given me an in-depth knowledge of the skills required to create successful e-commerce solutions.

"This knowledge was further enhanced during a twelve month industrial work placement which I chose to do as part of my degree course.

"I was able to apply the skills which I had learnt during lectures and tutorials to a true working environment.

"When I completed my degree course I had no hesitation in choosing to stay at Huddersfield for my MSc."